Death Penalty

Trump Demands Death Penalty for Suspect Behind Charlotte Stabbing

President Trump has called for the suspect to receive the death penalty.

Assassin Pleads Not Guilty—Now DOJ Wants the Ultimate Punishment

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday to charges tied to the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Idaho Bill Permits Death Penalty for Some Crimes Against Children

The Idaho State Legislature approved a bill that would permit the use of the death penalty for those convicted of sexually abusing children 12 and younger.

South Korean President Faces Insurrection Charges, Death Penalty Possible

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol was indicted on charges of insurrection on Sunday, marking the first time a sitting president in the country faces...

Trump Directs Attorney General to Pursue Death Penalty for Specific Crimes

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that authorizes the Attorney General to "pursue the death penalty for all crimes of a severity demanding its use."

Appeals Court Temporarily Pauses 9/11 Terrorist Plea Deal

An appeals court agreed to temporarily pause the guilty plea proceedings of 9/11 terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

Houses Passes ‘Laken Riley Act’

The Laken Riley Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, marking the first federal legislation approved by the 119th Congress.

Tennessee to Resume Death Row Executions in 2025 With New Lethal Drug

Tennessee has announced plans to resume executions in 2025 after suspending them in 2022 due to concerns about lethal injection protocols.

North Carolina Gov. Commutes Death Sentences

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) said that he commuted the sentences of 15 people on death row. The inmates were all convicted of first-degree murder.

9/11 Terrorists Spared from Death Penalty

The Department of Defense’s appeals court ruled against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's effort to revoke plea deals for 9/11 terrorists.

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